TopStep trading rules
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24 rules
| Rule | Applies to | What the firm states | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawdown model | No Activation Fee $100K · 100k USD (futures) | TRAILING_EODEvidence“The MLL is a trailing limit. It rises as your end-of-day balance grows, but never moves down. Once it reaches your starting balance, it locks permanently.” | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Drawdown model | No Activation Fee $150K · 150k USD (futures) | TRAILING_EODEvidence“The MLL is a trailing limit. It rises as your end-of-day balance grows, but never moves down. Once it reaches your starting balance, it locks permanently.” | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Drawdown model | No Activation Fee $50K · 50k USD (futures) | TRAILING_EODEvidence“The MLL is a trailing limit. It rises as your end-of-day balance grows, but never moves down. Once it reaches your starting balance, it locks permanently.” | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Drawdown model | Standard Path $100K · 100k USD (futures) | TRAILING_EODEvidence“The MLL is a trailing limit. It rises as your end-of-day balance grows, but never moves down. Once it reaches your starting balance, it locks permanently.” | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Drawdown model | Standard Path $150K · 150k USD (futures) | TRAILING_EODEvidence“The MLL is a trailing limit. It rises as your end-of-day balance grows, but never moves down. Once it reaches your starting balance, it locks permanently.” | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Drawdown model | Standard Path $50K · 50k USD (futures) | TRAILING_EODEvidence“The MLL is a trailing limit. It rises as your end-of-day balance grows, but never moves down. Once it reaches your starting balance, it locks permanently.” | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Max drawdown | No Activation Fee $100K · 100k USD (futures) | $3,000 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Max drawdown | No Activation Fee $150K · 150k USD (futures) | $4,500 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Max drawdown | No Activation Fee $50K · 50k USD (futures) | $2,000 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Max drawdown | Standard Path $100K · 100k USD (futures) | $3,000 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Max drawdown | Standard Path $150K · 150k USD (futures) | $4,500 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Max drawdown | Standard Path $50K · 50k USD (futures) | $2,000 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Daily loss limit | No Activation Fee $100K · 100k USD (futures) | $2,000 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Daily loss limit | No Activation Fee $150K · 150k USD (futures) | $3,000 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Daily loss limit | No Activation Fee $50K · 50k USD (futures) | $1,000 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Daily loss limit | Standard Path $100K · 100k USD (futures) | $2,000 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Daily loss limit | Standard Path $150K · 150k USD (futures) | $3,000 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Daily loss limit | Standard Path $50K · 50k USD (futures) | $1,000 | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Payout policy | No Activation Fee $100K · 100k USD (futures) | Standard Path: 5 winning days of $150+; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $3,000; 90/10 split. Consistency Path: 3 days with 40% consistency target; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $4,000; 90/10 split. With a Daily Loss Limit added at Trading Combine checkout (limited time offering): Standard up to $6,000; Consistency up to $8,000. Note for traders who joined the new Topstep dashboard before January 12, 2026: You receive 100% of your first $10,000 in lifetime profits. After that, the 90/10 split applies. Payouts from the Legacy dashboard do not contribute to the first $10K. | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Payout policy | No Activation Fee $150K · 150k USD (futures) | Standard Path: 5 winning days of $150+; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $5,000; 90/10 split. Consistency Path: 3 days with 40% consistency target; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $6,000; 90/10 split. With a Daily Loss Limit added at Trading Combine checkout (limited time offering): Standard up to $10,000; Consistency up to $12,000. Note for traders who joined the new Topstep dashboard before January 12, 2026: You receive 100% of your first $10,000 in lifetime profits. After that, the 90/10 split applies. Payouts from the Legacy dashboard do not contribute to the first $10K. | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Payout policy | No Activation Fee $50K · 50k USD (futures) | Standard Path: 5 winning days of $150+; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $2,000; 90/10 split. Consistency Path: 3 days with 40% consistency target; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $3,000; 90/10 split. With a Daily Loss Limit added at Trading Combine checkout (limited time offering): Standard up to $4,000; Consistency up to $6,000. Note for traders who joined the new Topstep dashboard before January 12, 2026: You receive 100% of your first $10,000 in lifetime profits. After that, the 90/10 split applies. Payouts from the Legacy dashboard do not contribute to the first $10K. | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Payout policy | Standard Path $100K · 100k USD (futures) | Standard Path: 5 winning days of $150+; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $3,000; 90/10 split. Consistency Path: 3 days with 40% consistency target; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $4,000; 90/10 split. With a Daily Loss Limit added at Trading Combine checkout (limited time offering): Standard up to $6,000; Consistency up to $8,000. Note for traders who joined the new Topstep dashboard before January 12, 2026: You receive 100% of your first $10,000 in lifetime profits. After that, the 90/10 split applies. Payouts from the Legacy dashboard do not contribute to the first $10K. | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Payout policy | Standard Path $150K · 150k USD (futures) | Standard Path: 5 winning days of $150+; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $5,000; 90/10 split. Consistency Path: 3 days with 40% consistency target; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $6,000; 90/10 split. With a Daily Loss Limit added at Trading Combine checkout (limited time offering): Standard up to $10,000; Consistency up to $12,000. Note for traders who joined the new Topstep dashboard before January 12, 2026: You receive 100% of your first $10,000 in lifetime profits. After that, the 90/10 split applies. Payouts from the Legacy dashboard do not contribute to the first $10K. | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |
| Payout policy | Standard Path $50K · 50k USD (futures) | Standard Path: 5 winning days of $150+; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $2,000; 90/10 split. Consistency Path: 3 days with 40% consistency target; Request 50% of the account balance / up to $3,000; 90/10 split. With a Daily Loss Limit added at Trading Combine checkout (limited time offering): Standard up to $4,000; Consistency up to $6,000. Note for traders who joined the new Topstep dashboard before January 12, 2026: You receive 100% of your first $10,000 in lifetime profits. After that, the 90/10 split applies. Payouts from the Legacy dashboard do not contribute to the first $10K. | Read Oct 8, 2026 · source |